My Pattern Picks!

Remember my silk kimono? That was my first encounter with Love Sewing magazine. I was really impressed with how current and informative this magazine is, and you can probably imagine my excitement when the editor Helen asked me to write a feature on My Pattern Picks! 

This has just been published in the latest issue, issue 12, which has been on sale since 26th March. I'm sure regular readers of this blog will not be surprised by the patterns that I chose below, as I have never shied away from recommending them :)  

Here are the links to my versions of these 5 wonderful patterns:

McCalls 2401 (need I say more?) 
version 1 (blurry)  version 2 (spotty) version 3 (stretchy floral) version 4 (neon lace)

Simplicity 2311 
My wool coat

Simplicity 1368
My 30-minute maxi

Vogue 1137
My unlined version

Sewaholic Alma
View B
View A

Another piece of good news is that I am now a White Tree Fabrics blogger! Watch this space for my makes ;) 

Thank you for allowing me for some self-indulgence! 

Feature in Love Crafting magazine

Happy Friday everyone!

I rarely ask for this, but could you indulge me a little just this once? My wedding dress and I (okay, and the hubby -- yes, Barry, I hear you) have been featured in Love Crafting, issue 3 of 2014! Here’s the little article:

I'm going to be famous!!! 

Joking aside, though, my chat with the journalist really brought back fond memories of the whole process. Whilst it's only been 20 months since the wedding, making the dress feels like a long time ago. 

This issue of the magazine is a sewing special, and if you are in the mood for making something for the home (not necessarily dressmaking), this is the one for you. Here's the cover in case you are interested:

I'm going to keep my copy FOREVER! 

Have a lovely weekend, everyone! I will be back on Sunday to reveal my Mad Men blouse ;)